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Thursday, December 24, 2009
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Legislators, supervisors talk budget

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors, anticipating heavy budget cuts at the state level, recently discussed the upcoming state budget dilemma with members of the local delegation.

Supervisors are attempting to develop proposals for the 2010 legislative session and to plan for next year’s local budget.

Photo by Barry Burleson

‘We wish you a Merry Christmas’

Children in the Making the Right Choice Club from H.W. Byers Elementary sing Christmas carols at the Marshall County Courthouse in Holly Springs December 15. The students, as part of an annual service project, also went caroling at Trinity Mission, Christopher’s and the Marshall County Superintendent of Education offices.

City attacks litter problem

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

A busy buildings and grounds department has launched a campaign in Holly Springs to halt dumped garbage and household trash on the curbs, according to supervisor Larry Miller.

Bonner Street and Govan Avenue have been particularly messy, he said.

Miller said he is working with the street department to put up no littering signs.

Officers find meth lab; three face charges

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Three people were arrested and charged in connection with the execution of a search warrant for a methamphetamine lab, according to Sheriff Kenny Dickerson.

The arrests were made in the evening Thursday, Dec. 17, at 33 Reau Cove, Grove of Cayce in the Byhalia area, he said.

Long life of good memories
• Byhalia woman stays active at age 96

By SUE WATSON
Staff Writer

Dovie Gallagher of Byhalia is 96 years old and has lots of good memories she wants to share about her life which began in Waterford, the daughter of a ginner and later a dairyman.

Since Gallagher is hard of hearing, that gives her plenty of permission to talk unimpeded. She will tell you the minute details of her family’s life in the county, her marriage, her school life, her work and ultimately her retirement.

Great-granddaughter April Randallson of Southaven is Dovie Gallagher’s main caretaker. She said her grandmother deserves a story because of her long life and because she remembers all the details and loves to talk about them.

Holly Springs families benefit from home makeover

By IRVING R. SMITH
Contributing Writer

With the combined efforts of the Community Development Corporation of Rust College and the City of Holly Springs, the once run-down areas around the college are now being revitalized.

CDC has undertaken the makeover project with grants totaling $500,000 received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Martin Street neighborhood is the first beneficiary with 11 houses now renovated in the area.

Photo by Sue Watson

Congratulations

Etherlene Jones is congratulated by Marshall County officials on a certificate she recently received related to her job as county service officer for veterans. “I am proud to work for you,” she told board of supervisor members. “All veterans are asked to file their discharge papers at the chancery clerk’s office. The circuit clerk will give free any documents they need to prove their case such as marriage licenses and divorce decrees.” Pictured with Jones are Kent Smith, Kenny Dickerson, Chuck Thomas, Eddie Dixon, Larry Hall, George Zinn, Ronnie Joe Bennett, Willie Flemon and Keith Taylor.

Byhalia police go to 31 calls

The Byhalia Police Department responded to 31 calls during the past week.

Chief Gary Looney released the following report – alarm calls, 3; motor vehicle accidents, 5; disturbances, 1; escorts, 1; animal-related calls, 1; assists, 4; medical assistance, 6; fires, 2; miscellaneous calls, 8.

Byhalia officers also made five arrests last week.

Photo by Sue Watson

Public official hosts forum

Pictured with Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley at a recent town hall meeting at the courthouse are Susie Hill, Lucy Carpenter, Raymond Spight, Thomas Adams, James Jones and Leon Ferguson. The commissioner for the Northern District visited Holly Springs to hear questions and provide information on some programs that are helping those on poverty line-type budgets with telephone and electricity bills. Two programs Presley said the public should take note of are assistance with telephone bills for those who qualify for other federal assistance programs. The telephone program will take off $13.50 a month from the phone bill of those who qualify, he said. The lifeline program also helps the low income group with utility bills, he said. To call the commissioner toll-free, dial 1-800-637-7722. Ferguson, who serves as investigator with the PSC for Tate, DeSoto and Marshall counties, is available to meet the public in Holly Springs every second and fourth Thursday of the month, from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. in Courtroom B on the square.

City officers investigate burglaries

The Holly Springs Police Department reported several burglaries during the week of December 14-20.

Officers also made three arrests on grand larceny charges.

There was a report of a burglary of an automobile on December 14 in the 100 block of Rust Avenue. Damage was done to the front driver’s side window and the dashboard. A wallet containing $200 in cash, an insurance card, driver’s license, Social Security card and a Sony PlayStation 2 were reported missing.

Photo by Barry Burleson

Honoring America

Leigh Anne Sanderson, principal of Potts Camp High School, sings the National Anthem prior to the varsity basketball games December 12 in Holly Springs between the Cardinals and Marshall Academy. Also pictured, from left, are Mackey Rodgers, Doug Teel and Derek Dubravec.

Photo by Barry Burleson

Caroling

A group of school children from Galena enjoy their annual Christmas caroling tour.They are pictured singing at South Center Printing.

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